Windows Networking

Question 1

Organizing Network Devices

Answer 1

• Windows Workgroups
  
  • Logical groups of network devices
  • Each device is a standalone system everyone is a peer
  • Single subnet
• Windows HomeGroup
  
  • Share files , photos , etc on private network

-Windows Domain = Business network , Centralized Authentications , Support thousands device

Question 2

HomeGroup

Answer 2

• Easily share information
  
  • Windows 7 / Windows 8 / 8.1
  • No support on Windows Vista
• A network for the Home
  
  • Must be set for “Home” in Windows 7 or “Private” in Windows 8 / 8.1
• Enable HomeGroup
  
  • Single password for everyone

Question 3

Workgroup + Domains

Answer 3

• Workgroup
  
  • Small departments
  • Each computer maintains its own user info
  • Non-centralized
• Domains
  
  • Central database (ActiveDirectory)
  • User accounts are manage centrally